High Performance Health Podcasts - 234

EP 234 - Dr Michael Platt | Bio-identical Hormones and Optimising Adrenal Health

Dr Michael Platt is the president of the Platt Wellness Centre, and one of the most well-known and highly regarded specialists when it comes to hormone replacement, successfully treating thousands of patients globally.

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Dr Michael Platt is a highly regarded specialist in hormone replacement therapy, having successfully treated thousands of patients worldwide as the president of the Platt Wellness Centre. In an insightful conversation with Angela, Dr Platt delves into the topics of hormonal imbalances, adrenal fatigue, and the potential benefits of progesterone in regulating adrenaline levels. 

Dr Platt explains how progesterone can alleviate numerous symptoms in patients, including anxiety, depression, and menstrual irregularities, among others. Dr Platt's extensive knowledge and experience make him one of the most respected authorities in his field

Key Takeaways

People have varying degrees of adrenaline itself. It is a hormone and a neurotransmitter, known as the "fight or flight" hormone. But the true function of adrenaline is just to make sure that the brain has enough sugar to operate.
Adrenaline is a genetic marker. If someone has too much, then it means that one of their parents also had a surplus. It also appears in high levels among creative people.
The advantage of being in ketosis is that the body is already producing ketones. But if you are providing ketones through external means, there is no need to be in ketosis.
When women are pregnant the placenta puts out progesterone causing high levels. If the woman and the foetus can tolerate these levels, then it follows that normal people should be able to tolerate them also.

Best Moments

'Releasing adrenaline is actually a very rare occurrence'

'The body always wants to make sure that the brain has enough fuel to function'

'The brain uses glucose and ketones for fuel'

'Progesterone is a very safe hormone'

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About the Guest

Dr Michael Platt is also a renowned author, with his book ‘Adrenaline Dominance’ being the only book ever written that explores how excess adrenaline affects our body. Michael has also written other books like ‘The Miracle of Bio-identical Hormones’.

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About Angela

Angela is a Nutritionist, Health and Performance Coach. She is also the Founder and CEO of My DNA Edge, an Exclusive Private Membership Site giving individuals the tools and bio hacks needed to optimise their genetic expression for optimal health and performance.

 
Angela believes that we can truly have it all and has spent the last 5 years researching the habits and routines of high performers, uncovering age-old secrets, time-honoured holistic practices and modern science to create a blueprint for Optimal Human Performance.

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